**Who are we?
At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future.
From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI.
We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.
With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are now looking for a new **Commodity Manager - EMS & ODM **to join our dynamic team in **Bologna, Italy!
This position provides leadership, direction and ensures proper execution of material strategies and programs for EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) commodities across Vertiv EMEA businesses.
In alignment with the Global Procurement team and the Business Units, the Commodity Manager is responsible to develop and deploy commodity strategy to support Vertiv EMEA's business and financial performance.
The Commodity strategy includes coordinating each function to streamline and improve the supply chain performance, including material containment; material productivity, inventory turnover, lead time reduction, supplier development and performance management to improve the business overall customer on-time delivery and financial performance.
Additional responsibilities include: supporting the plants with their material shortages, suppliers' escalation point with regard to trade and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, as well as system tools implementation.
This highly visible position reports to the Director Procurement EMEA Electrical and is critical to managing Vertiv EMEA's overall result.
**What kind of work will you be doing?
- Directs development of the sourcing strategy consistent with the company's business plan.
- Develops commodity goals and objectives, manages suppliers and other resources to ensure goals and objectives are met.
- Provides leadership and guidance in a cross functional role.
- Develops the sourcing strategy for continuous improvements and supply chain cycle time reduction to ensure the on-time delivery of finished product to customers.
- Meets with supplier base to ensure the highest level of service.
Works together with the Supply Chain Performance team to develop plans to continually upgrade service level and conduct Quarterly Business reviews with our preferred supplier base.
- Supports company trade, import/export and ESG compliance programs related to supplier selection and management.
- Oversees and ensures the company's interest and fair business practices per Vertiv Policy deployment are adhered to in contract and agreements with the supplier base (in conjunction with the legal department).
- Reviews, analyzes and recommends changes/enhancements to programs, processes, and policies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain within Vertiv EMEA.
- Implements approved recommendations and ensure compliance with all associated policies and standing operational procedures and regulations.
Travel: 25%
**What Would Be the Perfect Qualifications?
- Minimum BS or MS degree in Business Management or Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years in increasing responsible positions in Purchasing, Procurement, Operations, or Materials, with experience in EMS, ODM, Electronics Components Supply Chain.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills, experience working in a matrix organization and with oversea suppliers.
- Well-developed negotiations skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Proactive and high-energy style.
**OUR CORE PRINCIPALS**: Safety.
Integrity.
Respect.
Teamwork.
Diversity & Inclusion.
**OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES**
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
**OUR BEHAVIORS**
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
- No calls or agencies please.
Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire._